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Dalton A.

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I'm Dalton, an MIT mathematician and computer scientist, and I teach a wide variety of math and CS topics, from basic high school algebra to calculus to advanced college topics like discrete math, multivariable calculus, and game theory. I also teach several programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, and more. I work with high school students, undergrads, graduate students, and professionals.

I tutored in math and physics for 5 years at Saginaw Valley State University and privately...

I'm Dalton, an MIT mathematician and computer scientist, and I teach a wide variety of math and CS topics, from basic high school algebra to calculus to advanced college topics like discrete math, multivariable calculus, and game theory. I also teach several programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, and more. I work with high school students, undergrads, graduate students, and professionals.

I tutored in math and physics for 5 years at Saginaw Valley State University and privately in Michigan, helped teach high school classes locally and college classes at SVSU as well, and routinely caught my fellow MIT students up to speed on advanced subjects completely outside their fields once I moved to Massachusetts. Most of those I have taught are in the high school and early college range due to when specific math classes tend to take place. The majority of subjects I have worked with have ranged from high school algebra to college calculus-level classes. In addition to serving as a tutor, I coached a team for the Math Counts competition, scored well in local and national math competitions like AIME, AMC, and the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition, and was a counselor at the MathFit Plus summer program for incoming freshmen at SVSU.

I work well with self-motivated students who are willing to also practice on their own time or read up on a subject if necessary, and who will bring their questions to me and work through them . I can provide external practice question sources and further reading on subjects if applicable. Self-initiative and a desire to learn will be a good match for my abilities. The more the student participates and engages, the better their experience with me will be.

Please contact me if you think I would be a good match for your math and physics needs! I have a very open schedule and can travel anywhere on public transit in the Boston metro and North Shore areas. I look forward to meeting you and growing your understanding!

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Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mathematics

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C++

C++

I've done projects and classes in C++ in the past, and I studied computer science broadly at MIT. I have years of experience working in object oriented languages and am very adaptable between languages. I find my background in theoretical computer science to help me teach programming languages more conceptually -- to teach people how to think about programming, which not only helps them with their target language but helps them figure out how to think about programming itself and develop techniques that can be used broadly.
Calculus

Calculus

Taught and tutored calculus at a local university for several years; passed MIT's calculus classes and other advanced math courses required for a math major at MIT.
Computer Gaming

Computer Gaming

I have over 5 years' experience in designing games, as well as many classes from MIT on game design and development. I've studied a wide variety of game genres and mechanics, and I routinely create custom systems for games. I've also professionally worked on a computer game with a local company.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I'm an MIT bachelor's graduate studying math and computer science. I have been teaching programming for 15 years now, especially the fundamentals of programming algorithms. I have tutored many subjects and completed large-scale programming projects. I am very familiar with tips and tricks for writing good code.
Computer Science

Computer Science

In addition to and alongside my math education at MIT, I took classes in theoretical computer science, and I also learned to program in C++, Python, and C. I have experience from the basics such as variables and loops to algorithm development and machine learning. Additionally, I spent time in a research lab in Central Michigan University writing a theoretical computer science paper in the field of graph theory that was then presented at the Joint Math Meetings.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I've taken multiple courses in discrete math, including multiple MIT classes in both discrete math and theoretical computer science, both of which have a lot of overlap. I have published research work in discrete math at the Joint Math Meetings, specifically in graph theory. I have also taught the subject in the past to students looking for a teaching certification in STEM, one of whom is now working at a magnet school that emphasizes arts and sciences.
Logic

Logic

Logic is a subset of discrete math, which was my expertise at MIT and which I am teaching to several clients now. I've done research and published papers in the field, and I majored in math and theoretical computer science at MIT, which required me to take several classes in logic and discrete math.
Probability

Probability

I'm an MIT graduate who has taught probability for 10+ years. I have a strong understanding of the subject and where students' difficulties with probability classes tend to lie, and what is often considered unintuitive. I have built methods of creating student intuition for probability over the years. I have experience doing competition math as well, many questions of which are related to probability and combinatorics.
Python

Python

I'm an MIT bachelor's graduate studying math and computer science. Python is my primary programming language, and I've used it for 15 years now. I have tutored many subjects and completed large-scale projects in Python, as it is the main language that I teach and learn programming in. I am very familiar with ways of writing code specifically in Python, and I can teach specifics of how to use the language to its fullest.
Statistics

Statistics

I'm an MIT graduate who has taught statistics for 10+ years. I have a strong understanding of the subject and where students' difficulties with statistics classes tend to lie, and what is often considered unintuitive. I have built methods of creating student intuition for statistics over the years. I have experience doing competition math as well, many questions of which are related to probability, statistics, and combinatorics.
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
GED
Prealgebra
Precalculus
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Great Tutor!

I'm taking an introductory course in Java for University and Dalton has been really helpful for a lot of my units such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and recursive backtracking. Even though I don't tell Dalton what I need help with before the tutoring session, it seems like he's always prepared and has an extensive compsci skillset. He's really patient and gives thorough explanations using diagrams and examples. He shows you step by step on how to solve problems and makes them easy to understand. Additionally, he teaches good coding etiquette to help me prepare for future computer science endeavors.

Vivian, 11 lessons with Dalton

Super smart

He helped me with a tricky AIME problem, taught me a new divisibility rule, and reassured me on some short cuts to solving the problem with time constraints. Will consult with him again.

Vida, 1 lesson with Dalton

Knowledgeable and very straightforward tutor.

Taught me how to approach questions that prove a language is regular. I liked how he was able to give me approaches that could apply to a number of questions. If such types of questions where I can apply the black-box approach shows up on the midterm and I'm able to recognize that I can use the black-box approach for the question, then credit would go to Dalton for providing me with an approach.

Tyler, 2 lessons with Dalton

Super knowledgeable and good at explaining

Dalton is no doubt the BEST tutor I have met. The material I need help with is very challenging. I talked to several tutors before him and none of them was confident in the material. However, Dalton was a pro. He was patient and his explanation was clear. He even answered me some questions after the session. Highly recommend!

Jack, 1 lesson with Dalton

Excellent tutor for advanced math assistance and understanding.

Dalton was well prepared for tutoring session. Well versed in upper course level college/grad school probability problem set solving. Very helpful and advanced my understanding of the area.

Nick, 2 lessons with Dalton

game theory and linear programming

Great in helping me understand complex concepts, and breaking down the approach to applying those game theory, linear algebra, and optimization concepts with python libraries.

Evan, 1 lesson with Dalton

VERY knowledgeable and patient.

I was very close to giving up on my calculus course and trying again next quarter, but Dalton simplified the problems I was facing and made them seem much more accessible.

Eduardo, 13 lessons with Dalton

very knowledgeable

Dalton took the time to explain everything to me in details. I'm so glad he reached out to me and I settled with him. He made it so easy for me to understand. I will be scheduling more time with him for the remainder of the semester.

Rashida, 1 lesson with Dalton

great teacher

Took his time explaining concepts to me and answered all of my questions in a timely fashion would definitely recommend

Vishvak, 2 lessons with Dalton

Superb Tutor

Dalton is a superb tutor that is knowledgeable and articulate in explaining the material. He asks questions to insight thought & material mastery. In addition, Dalton carefully provides a logical workflow with the ability to pinpoint areas that may need more work. Thanks to his help I have gone from failing to a B in my Discrete Math for C.S. course. If I had his instructions from the start of the course I suspect my grade would be even higher. Highly recommend.

Alexis, 25 lessons with Dalton